CBT Therapist Directory

The therapy listings are provided by BetterHelp and we may earn a commission if you use our link - At no cost to you.

Vanity Ray, LCSW

Licensed LCSW focusing on trauma and relationships
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Family and relationships

About Vanity Ray

Vanity Ray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents. As an LCSW, she is a social worker trained and licensed to provide clinical therapy, and she holds licenses in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Her career has spanned outpatient clinics, residential treatment programs, schools, hospitals, in-home services, and virtual care, giving her a broad perspective on clinical practice and the flexibility to meet clients where they are.

Her work is grounded in a client-centered, strengths-based approach that emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique story. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, while also attending to how past experiences and relationships shape present patterns. A trauma-informed, holistic lens informs her practice, attending to the connections among mind, body, and lived experience.

Vanity Ray has supported people facing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, chronic health concerns, and trauma. She aims to build an authentic therapeutic relationship rooted in trust and mutual effort so clients can pursue meaningful change and sustainable growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Vanity Ray have?

Vanity Ray has 20 years of experience.

Is Vanity Ray a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Pennsylvania and Delaware. License details are PA LCSW CW016040 and DE LCSW Q1-0011911.

In which languages does Vanity Ray provide therapy?

Vanity Ray provides therapy in English.

Where is Vanity Ray located?

Vanity Ray is located in Delaware.

How can I work with Vanity Ray as my therapist?

You can work with Vanity Ray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Vanity Ray work with international clients?

Vanity Ray does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Vanity Ray cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s own resources and goals, creating a collaborative space where the therapist listens deeply, reflects back what is heard, and supports the client’s self-directed growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking a validating, individualized process for a wide range of concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns to develop strategies that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Attachment-based work explores how early relationships influence current patterns in intimacy, caregiving, and emotional regulation. This approach can help people and families strengthen connection, resolve relational wounds, and improve trust and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time to find what feels most helpful and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from home or work. These remote formats support regular contact and practical skill-building while accommodating different communication styles and routines.

Ready to start therapy with Vanity Ray?

Take the first step toward a better you.